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Blue Chip is a Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa-approved Continuous Professional Development (CPD) provider, allowing members of the FPI to earn CPD points through the journal.

Reaching all Certified Financial Planners (CFPs) as well as other selected members of the Financial Planning Institute (FPI), Blue Chip provides high-quality editorial coverage from industry thought leaders on key topics of interest to financial planners.

Coreen van der Merwe, director at Sovereign Trust (SA) Limited

The TT and trusts: legacies in the Isle of Man

Coreen van der Merwe, director at Sovereign Trust (SA), writes about The Isle of Man TT, arguably the most dangerous motorbike race in the world.

Blue Quadrant Capital Management

Blue Quadrant Capital Management has around R900-million assets under management.

A winning formula

Rocco Carr (Business Development Manager, Glacier by Sanlam) writes about the importance of combining a living annuity with a life annuity.

Building personal relationships

Edify’s Adam Bulkin believes that building strong personal relationships with clients is the way to attain DFM success.
Zeldeen Müller, CEO, AgendaWorx

AI is not coming for your financial planning job

Zeldeen Müller (CEO, inSite Connect, Creator of AgendaWorx Board Portal) cautions that AI could destroy your clients’ nest eggs… if you let it.

Edify Fund Managers

Edify Fund Managers has a client base of 25 financial advisors and an AUM of R1.8-billion.

A “super El Niño” threatens waves of commodity-driven inflation into 2027

A potentially strong El Niño in 2026, shifting global rainfall and coming on top of fertiliser supply disruption, could push next year’s food inflation into double-digits, writes David Rees (Head of Global Economics, Schroders) and Sandeep Jaggi (Analyst Emerging Markets Debt & Commodities, Schroders).

The Investment Think Tank

The Investment Think Tank is a must-attend event for financial advisors advising clients on their asset allocation and investment management selections.

Helping clients during times of volatility and uncertainty

Risk and uncertainty are inseparable from investing. Helping clients understand them and remain aligned to their long-term goals, especially when markets become volatile, is crucial, writes Carl Chetty, Head: Investment Proposition at Equilibrium.

Unpacking the Investment Merit of Responsible Investing: A Webinar for South...

South African Independent Financial Advisors (IFAs) and financial planners occupy a critical position in the investment ecosystem, frequently acting as the bridge that translates complex market trends into actionable guidance for retail clients.
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Building belonging: Momentum Financial Planning’s leadership philosophy and the future of advice

At the heart of Momentum Financial Planning’s philosophy lies a simple belief: when financial advisers feel they belong, they perform at their best. Belonging, in this context, is about professional identity, shared standards and a community that elevates the work of advice. Blue Chip speaks to CEO, Aldert Brink, and Head of Enablement, Hennie Bouwer.

Disciplined hedging practices

Kim Zietsman, Head of SA Business Development and Marketing at Laurium Capital, explores diversification, alpha and risk management.

What’s in it for you?

Why the Total Portfolio Approach is suddenly everywhere – and what it means for you.

The call is coming from inside the house

“The call is coming from inside the house” suggests a threat or danger that comes from someone close, not an outsider. I am borrowing that phrase but with the opposite connotation: celebrating 25 years of excellence.

Emerging markets tech: bubble or structural growth cycle?

Tom Wilson (Head of Emerging Market Equities at Schroders) writes that, while IT earnings momentum is strong, valuations and expectations are extended and forecast risk is high.
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